Question
How can I solve my two-year-old’s nighttime nasal congestion?
Answer
The child has had nighttime nasal congestion for 6 days without a fever or cough. What are some good solutions? Previous tests have shown no abnormalities. It is necessary to consult a pediatric expert and to find out if there is any mucus blocking the nostrils. If there is, you can try using a cotton swab dipped in warm water to drop into the baby’s nose, wait for the mucus to soften, then use a dry cotton swab to roll it out, or wait for the baby to burp and expel it naturally. After the procedure, the child’s forehead and bridge of the nose may become red, but there is no need to worry as the nose will feel more relaxed when the child wakes up. Please note any regurgitation in the baby, as infants’ esophageal sphincters are not fully developed and may cause regurgitation when lying flat, with milk potentially flowing through the trachea from the mouth and nose, which could lead to difficulty breathing if it blocks the airways.